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Pericles

Pericles

William Shakespeare

When Prince Pericles solves a riddle set by the King, he knows the answer could get him killed. Fleeing for safety, he finds himself swept away on an epic voyage that will see him battle princes, marry his true love and become a father. But this is also a journey of storms and shipwrecks, abduction and devastating loss.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 21 September 2024
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 21 September 2024
Romeo & Juliet
NORTHERN BALLET

Romeo & Juliet

MUSIC BY SERGEI PROKOFIEV

With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless music this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.

Every leap, every turn, every heartbeat breathes new life into Shakespeare’s masterpiece.

Don’t miss this chance to see ballet on our main stage for the first time in decades.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
19 - 28 September 2024
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From 19 to 28 September 2024
The New Real

The New Real

David Edgar

Rachel, a stellar American political strategist, and Caro, her British data whizz, have been hired to fight a ferocious election, in a place where it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake. When Rachel’s former political partner Larry rocks up on the rival side, their showdown threatens to change global politics, from Warsaw to Wisconsin. Forever.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
3 October - 2 November 2024
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From 3 October to 2 November 2024
Othello

Othello

William Shakespeare

'Men should be what they seem.'

Jealousy kills.

Othello is at the peak of his powers: not only Venice’s greatest general, but now husband to the noble and beautiful Desdemona. But he does not know that in passing over his servant Iago for promotion, he has created a deadly – and brilliant – enemy.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 October - 23 November 2024
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From 11 October to 23 November 2024
The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes

Nancy Harris

When an orphaned young woman is taken in by some local do-gooders, she is expected to be seen and not heard. Dazzled by a pair of beautiful shoes, she sees the chance to do and be so much more, but soon her feet betray her, taking her to places she does not wish to go.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
7 November 2024 - 19 January 2025
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From 7 November 2024 to 19 January 2025
Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare

A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
5 December 2024 - 18 January 2025
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 5 December 2024 to 18 January 2025
Hamlet

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

‘Drown the stage with tears.’

When Hamlet’s dead father appears to him one night, he signals murder, not madness.

Hamlet’s mother has married his uncle, and at a less than decent interval too. As he pulls at the threads of his not-so-happy new family, Hamlet unravels a web of deceit and immorality that leads to the ultimate crisis of conscience.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
8 February - 29 March 2025
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From 8 February to 29 March 2025
Edward II

Edward II

Christopher Marlowe

The King is dead, long live the King. And his boyfriend. When Edward II insists on ruling with the man he loves by his side, the Palace refuses. The establishment conspires to restore the natural order, plunging the country into a civil war and threatening the very existence of the monarchy.

Better a dead king than a gay king.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
21 February - 5 April 2025
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From 21 February to 5 April 2025

Events

The Play's The Thing

The Play's The Thing

Visit our free exhibition and discover the stories behind the ever-changing world of the RSC.

Take the chance to see a First Folio from 1623, costumes worn by Ian McKellen and Alex Kingston or have a go at our quick change challenge and other interactive exhibits.

Open Daily
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Discover Days

Discover Days

Discover Days are a chance to meet and find out more about the people who work across the RSC. From the history of our Collection to designing our shows there are a variety of talks and interactive sessions for you to be a part of and even opportunities to have a go yourself. Our Discover Days are perfect for lifelong learners and show audiences alike.
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Discover Day: History & Heritage of the RSC
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 October 2024
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Discover Day
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
12 October 2024
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Discover Day: Music
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
25 January 2025
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Discover Day: Casting
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
15 February 2025
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Selected dates, next: 14 September 2024
Director Talks

Director Talks

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.
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Creative Team Talk: The New Real
The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
9 October 2024
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Director Talk: Othello
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
21 October 2024
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Creative Team Talk: The Red Shoes
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
13 November 2024
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Director Talk: Twelfth Night
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 December 2024
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Director Talk: Hamlet
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
17 February 2025
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Director Talk: Edward II
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
4 March 2025
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Selected dates, next: 9 October 2024
October Half Term

October Half Term

Join us for a week of ghoulish fun at the Royal Shakespeare Company and experience workshops and drop-in activities that uncover the tricks and treats of Shakespeare and the theatre. Threaded throughout the week, will be opportunities to bring what you’ve learnt and created to our final event – The Twilight Takeover!
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Act Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet (8-11s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 October 2024
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Blood, Guts & Gore
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 October 2024
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Act Shakespeare: Hamlet (8-11s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 October 2024
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Act Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet (11-14s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
29 October 2024
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Family Puppetry: Monsters, Fairies & Much More!
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
29 October 2024
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Act Shakespeare: Hamlet (11-14s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
29 October 2024
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Stage Combat Workshop: 8-11s
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
30 October 2024
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Family Storytelling: Macbeth
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
30 October 2024
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Stage Combat Workshop: 11-14s
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
30 October 2024
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Stage Combat Workshop: 14-18s
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
30 October 2024
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Re-Write Shakespeare: Stories & Sonnets (8-11s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
31 October 2024
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Act Shakespeare 14-18s Masterclass: Macbeth
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
31 October 2024
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Re-Write Shakespeare: Stage & Screen (11+)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
31 October 2024
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Escape Room: Trapped in the Prop Store
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
1 November 2024
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Selected dates, next: 28 October 2024
18-25s Acting Masterclass: Autumn 2-Day Course

18-25s Acting Masterclass: Autumn 2-Day Course

Calling all budding performers! Join specialist RSC practitioners for this acting masterclass, exploring how to open up, interpret, and perform Shakespeare. Work on select dialogues and soliloquies, focusing on Othello as a source text. Includes a meet & greet and feedback with a representative from the RSC Casting team. Why not complete your masterclass day with a £10 TikTok ticket to Othello?
18-25s Acting Masterclass: Autumn 2-Day Course
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
1 November 2024
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Stratford-upon-Avon
1 November 2024
Unwrapped

Unwrapped

Our Unwrapped demonstrations offer a peek into the rehearsal room, with the Assistant Director and members of the cast, often our understudies, looking at one or two particular moments from the play. They give an insight into how a scene is taken off the page and onto the stage, with the actors and Assistant Director showing the type of exercises and discussion that took place during rehearsals.
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Unwrapped: Othello
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
9 November 2024
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Unwrapped: Twelfth Night
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
18 January 2025
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Unwrapped: Edward II
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
22 March 2025
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Unwrapped: Hamlet
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
29 March 2025
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Selected dates, next: 9 November 2024
RSC Spring School

RSC Spring School

Join us for our first Spring School, a two day programme focused on Hamlet & Edward II and including discussions around Marlowe & Shakespeare. The weekend will feature discussions and talks with leading academics, actors, directors, and RSC theatre makers. From the comfort of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre auditorium, learn more about how the RSC makes theatre, how creative teams have approached our current season, and how these plays have been interpreted across history.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 - 29 March 2025
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Selected dates, next: 28 March 2025

Tours

Guided Tours

Guided Tours

Guided tours will run daily and every 60 minute tour will include an element of the building that is not otherwise accessible to the public. Where possible, our guided tours will for the first time include access to our newly developed Costume Workshop.*

Tickets cost £13.50. Up to 4 children go half price with every full price paying adult.

For Group bookings, please contact the Box Office on 01789 331111 (Monday - Friday, midday - 6pm excluding bank holidays)

*We will make every effort to include access to the auditorium or costume workshop areas as part of the tour, however please note that as a working theatre company routes may change due to other activity taking place and so this cannot always be guaranteed.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 30 December 2024
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Available on selected dates

Learning

Sixth Form Conferences

Sixth Form Conferences

Explore plays in more depth with this study day for Sixth Form English & Drama Students. Enjoy a series of talks and practical events with academics, actors, creatives and practitioners. The day will include a range of exam-focused material including historical, social and political context, scene and character study, production choices and interpretation. There is also the opportunity to book tickets for the show in the evening (additional cost applies, £10 TikTok tickets available).
Sixth Form Conference: Othello
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
6 November 2024
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Sixth Form Conference: Hamlet
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
12 March 2025
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Selected dates from 6 November 2024
Twelfth Night Open Day

Twelfth Night Open Day

Join us for a fun-filled day with opportunities to broaden your students' understanding of Shakespeare's language and Twelfth Night as a play, as well as providing an Insight into the matinee production. School groups can take part in a range of activities and experiences, including a one-hour on-stage session in the Royal Shakepeare Theatre with members of the company, looking at key scenes and characters. These short practical workshops are tailored to your group's needs and requests. In the afternoon, students will see the matinee performance of an RSC show. Suitable for KS2 and above.
Twelfth Night Open Day
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
16 January 2025
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Stratford-upon-Avon
16 January 2025